Hot Car Mods How-Tos
How To: Make biodiesel fuel with a Biopro 380
The guys at Parley's Diesel Performance got together with Graydon Blair of Utah BioDiesel Supply show you how to use the Biopro 380 to make brew biodiesel fuel at home on a large level.
How To: Mix biodiesel fuel
Parley Diesel Performance shows you how to make biodiesel and some of the bio diesel equipment that you will need to make a small batch of biodiesel with the help of Graydon Blair of Utah biodiesel supply.
How To: Install HID Xenon headlight bulbs in a Honda Accord
See how to install a HID Conversion Kit in a Honda Accord. Xenon Lights are better then Halogens. High intensity discharge bulbs are the best.
How To: Install an HID headlight bulb conversion kit
Learn how to install an HID conversion kit for the headlights on your car. Just make sure everything will fit before you buy...
How To: Install window tint properly
This instructional video walks through the uses for car window tint as well as how to properly install window tint in your vehicle. Install window tint properly.
How To: Make an explosion engine
Make a DIY internal combustion engine that explodes into action just like the real thing! Make Magazine shows you how in this video.
How To: Tint the rear window of a vehicle
The rear window is by far the hardest to tint due to the curvature from side to side and usually top to bottom as well. But don't worry, this video will walk you through the tricks to getting that film to lay flat. NOTE: this strip method is older and will work but is rarely used today - there is a one piece shrink fit method used instead.
How To: Restore blackness to your car
This episode shows you how to restore the original 'blackness' of your car giving astounding results by rejuvinating rubbers, wipers, doors, tires and handles. Make your car look 200% better in minutes.
How To: Install a front mount intercooler
The Mighty Car Mods teach you how to install a front mount intercooler kit. The hardest part is usually custom cutting your bumper.
How To: Install a Blow Off Valve
In this episode the Mighty Car Mod team shows you how to install a blow off valve. NOTE: make sure you have the right pipe or connections from the new BOV to your motor type - otherwise welding may be required.
How To: Install a boost gauge
In this episode the boys from Mighty Car Mods show you how to install a turbo boost gauge.
How To: Roll car fenders
Changing your suspension, ride height or tire size can cause problems with fenders and fender walls rubbing on your tires. This is dangerous and annoying. Watch this video to learn how to roll your fenders (guard rolling) so your tires don't rub.
How To: Install a car security killswitch
A killswitch is exactly what you think it is: A switch that kills an operation in an emergency situation when the operation can't be shut down in the usual manner. It shuts your operation no matter what the consequences.
How To: Pimp your ride for under $500
In this episode the team from Mighty Car Mods show you just how easy it is to turn your own everyday car into a sleek, sporty headturner. Working on a Daihatsu Cuore, this episode they are racing against the clock with only 8 hours and limited funds.
How To: Install Tall Balls & Stubby Nutz car bling nut sacks
See how you install these unique attachments perfect for your vehicle.
How To: Install a hanging nut sack from your car bumper
Take a look at how Nutz are mounted on a car - the ultimate bling for your vehicle.
How To: Wire angel eye (halo) headlights in a Mustang
Just because you don't drive a BMW that comes with these cool headlights stock, doesn't mean you can't have them. This video shows you how to wire angel eye (halo) headlights in a 99-04 Mustang.
How To: Install Ford Racing Bullitt pedals
This episode shows you what to expect when installing Ford Racing Performance Parts pedals on your Ford Mustang. These are the same pedals found on the Bullitt edition Mustang. They make a big difference in appearance and comfort but you will need to use a couple of special techniques to install them without losing your patience.
How To: Install a Mach 1 Grille Delete Kit on a Mustang
Sometimes less is more. If you want to clean up the front end of your Mustang try installing this grill delete kit from Classic Design Concepts.
How To: Install wheel spacers
A wider wheelbase will improve handling and make your vehicle look more aggressive. Here they show you one option to fill out those wheel wells: wheel spacers. Check out the before and after shots. Such a small change makes a huge difference!
How To: Install underdrive pulleys in a 4.6L Mustang
Warning: don’t buy or install underdrive pulleys on your car until you watch this video! They show you which quality brands to go with and why low quality pulleys can cause problems with your Mustang (or any car for that matter). Install underdrive pulleys in a 4.6L Mustang.
How To: Install a cone filter intake
Learn how to replace the factor airbox with a cone filter intake - this should flow more air through your engine to add a bit of horsepower and better performance.
How To: Tint the rear window of your vehicle
The back window is the hardest to tint because of the curvature of the glass, but this video takes you through it step by step so pay attention and you should get it right.
How To: Use Sea Foam through the brake booster line
Need to clean out your brake booster lines? Sea Foam is the product to do it with and this video shows you how.
How To: Install LED gauge lighting in a Volkswagen MKIV
This detailed video series shows you everything you need to do to install an LED lighting gauge cluster in your Volkswagen MK4 (Jetta, Gulf, or GTI). Part 1 starts with disconnecting the battery, Part 2 has you remove the interior cluster, Part 3 you disassemble the instrument cluster, Part 4 covers LED ring installations, Part 5 goes over the interface removal, Part 6 covers the gauge face installation, Part 7 is 6 videos long (video 7 to 12) covering preparation for installing the cluster, ...
How To: Install a Cipa universal strap-on towing mirror
This easily installed universal towing mirror will mount to any mirror with its conforming rubber knobs and securing clamps this mirror will attach easily to any mirror you have on your vehicle. This video shows you how.
How To: Install a Cipa universal fender mounted towing mirror
This easily installed fender-mount towing mirror is perfect for a multi-vehicle owner with its easily adjustable arms and no tool installation.
How To: Install a Thule Insta-Gater truck bed bike rack
This video shows you how to install a Thule Insta-Gater truck bed bike carrier in the bed of a pick up truck.
How To: Install sway control on a Dodge Ram heavy duty pickup
This video shows you how to install a high performance sway control on a Dodge Ram heavy duty pickup. You may also wish to install a weight distribution unit first.
How To: Install a 4 pole to 5 pole tow wiring adapter
This video shows you how to do a popular wiring upgrade for towing vehicles. See how to convert a four wire to a five wire flat on a Kia Sedona.
How To: Install a Draw-Tite weight distribution assembly
See how to install part number 7903 the Draw-Tite weight distribution assembly for our 1200 pounds tongue weight and 12000 pounds trailer weight. This video uses a Dodge Ram Pickup but it can be used on any truck.
How To: Hook up a Tail Light Isolating Diode System for towing
This video shows you how to hook up a Tail Light Isolating Diode System for a vehicle to vehicle towing kit. What this basically does is, say you have an RV or motor home or pickup truck and you're going to towing another vehicle on all four wheels you're going to need this wiring harness to make the lights on the towed vehicle work with the towing vehicle.
How To: Assemble a Tow Ready 24x60 cargo carrier
Tow Ready 24x60 Cargo Carrier has a capacity of 500 pounds and requires a 5/8 pin and clip which are sold separately. This video shows you how to put it together and a couple of hints to make it easier.
How To: Install awning mounts onto Thule's load bars
Learn how to install a ladder rack awning onto Thule's professional load bars as well as their other lines of load bars. One technical note here, this awning is specified for three load bars, instead of the two shown in this video. Chances are this will be used on a van as opposed to a pickup truck bed but everything still applies to that application.
How To: Install a vehicle to vehicle tail light converter
This is a taillight adapter which will convert your two wire system on your towing vehicle up to a three wire system to your towed vehicle. Certain applications will be say, your RV has a four wire system on it or maybe a five wire system converted down to a four wire but your towed vehicle has separate turns signals and brake lights. You would use this box to convert it back up to that at the rear of the vehicle. See a few technical points on how it actually gets installed in this video.
How To: Assemble a trailer hitch cargo carrier light kit
See how to install a light kit for cargo carriers 63153 and 63155. We'll show you how this light kit gets installed on a cargo carrier which is part # 63153. Tow your stuff legally and safely with these brake lights.
How To: Install a brake controller on a Dodge Sprinter van
This video shows you how to install a brake controller for a trailer on a Dodge Sprinter van. This van does not have a tow package so they will show you how to do everything from scratch.
How To: Install a folding trailer hitch cargo carrier adapter
This is a folding basket adapter for two inch trailer hitch mounted cargo carriers and this video explains how to use it in conjunction with your trailer hitch and your cargo carrier.
How To: Install a Thule 375 ladder rack in a pick up
This video shows you how to assemble and install a Thule ladder rack (part # TH375) pick up truck rack system, part of the professional series line. The second video goes over adding the Thule ladder tilt rack and the third part shows you quickly how to use it.
How To: Assemble a SportRack two bike wheel mount bike rack
This video shows you how to assemble a SportRack two bike wheel mount bike rack on a trailer hitch.